Define requirements and frameworks that enable Zoox to leverage strategic partnerships for rapid city deployments.
Drive flexible site developments with a focus on integration speed and growing service capabilities across the partner real estate network.
Spearhead joint development initiatives, serving as the primary operational link between external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure the seamless integration of new sites and infrastructure.
Identify and evaluate strategic external networks and partners to support specialized fleet requirements, driving expansion strategies that accelerate market entry / expansion speed.
Support procurement and partnership initiatives for Zoox’s testing infrastructure requirements; build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
Proactively engage with Zoox stakeholders (incl. engineering, operations, manufacturing, strategy, finance, and design) to derive and execute the short- and medium-term business and technology roadmap to support Zoox’s vehicle development and service deployment
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in operations strategy, joint development, or scaling physical infrastructure within mobility, logistics, or autonomous technology
Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, operations management, environmental studies, or equivalent.
Demonstrated track record of leading complex operational integrations or strategic partnerships from ideation through successful launch.
Ability to view project dependencies end-to-end and proactively mitigate risks or prepare for future needs
Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment, specifically bridging the gap between external partners and internal operations, engineering, and product teams.
Bonus Qualifications
MBA or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Operations Management, Operations Research, etc.)
Direct experience successfully scaling physical operations or launching new city markets for a technology-driven transportation network.
Strong analytical background with the ability to build quantitative operational models to evaluate various scaling strategies and infrastructure investments.
